Alaska § 25.05.271 - Duty of officiating person before ceremony.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 25.05.271 — Duty of officiating person before ceremony., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25.05.271. Duty of officiating person before ceremony.
The officiating person shall determine that the parties presenting themselves to be married are the parties named in the license. If the officiating person knows of a legal impediment to the marriage, the officiating person may not perform the ceremony.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 25.05.271
What does Alaska Statutes § 25.05.271 cover?
Section 25.05.271 ("Duty of officiating person before ceremony.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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